| Have butterflies in your stomach | Feel nervous or anxious | Before the interview, I had butterflies in my stomach because I was worried about not answering the questions correctly. |
| In the hot seat | Being in a difficult or uncomfortable situation | During the interview, I felt like I was in the hot seat when they asked me about my biggest weakness. |
| Being grilled | Being questioned intensively | The interviewer grilled me about my experience in customer service, but I was able to answer all of their questions. |
| Put on the spot | Suddenly asked to do or answer something without warning | I was put on the spot when the interviewer asked me to describe a time when I failed. |
| Under the microscope | Being closely examined or scrutinized | During the interview, I felt like I was under a microscope, as the interviewers were carefully assessing my every word and gesture. |
| Given the third degree | Being questioned intensively and rigorously | The interviewer gave me the third degree about my qualifications for the position, but I was able to convince them that I was a good fit. |
| Face the music | Confront a difficult or unpleasant situation | After the interview, I had to face the music and accept that I didn’t get the job. |
| Up against the wall | In a difficult or desperate situation | I felt up against the wall when the interviewer asked me a question I wasn’t prepared for. |
| Have your ducks in a row | Be well-organized and prepared | Before the interview, I made sure to have my ducks in a row by researching the company and practicing my answers to common interview questions. |
| Do your homework | Research or prepare thoroughly | I did my homework by reading the company’s website and annual reports to learn more about their culture and values. |
| On top of things | In control of a situation or task | During the interview, I felt on top of things because I had prepared thoroughly and was confident in my answers. |
| Winging it | Doing something without preparation or planning | I tried to wing it during the interview, but it quickly became apparent that I wasn’t prepared enough. |
| Going in blind | Entering a situation without knowledge or information | I went into the interview blind because I hadn’t done any research on the company or the position. |
| A train wreck | A complete disaster or failure | The interview was a complete train wreck because I didn’t answer any of the questions correctly. |
| A bomb | A complete failure | My interview was a bomb because I was so nervous that I couldn’t think straight. |
| A lost cause | A hopeless situation | After the interview, I felt like it was a lost cause and that I wouldn’t get the job. |
| Come across well | Make a positive impression | I tried to come across well during the interview by being enthusiastic and engaging. |
| Hit it out of the park | Perform exceptionally well | I hit it out of the park during the interview because I answered all of the questions confidently and articulately. |
| Nail it | Do something perfectly or with great success | I nailed the interview by demonstrating my skills and experience in a clear and concise manner. |
| To ace something | Do something perfectly or with great success | I aced the interview by impressing the interviewers with my knowledge and enthusiasm. |
